On 17 August 2009, the group released their debut album xx on Young Turks label. The album was recorded in a small garage and produced by the band. It garnered critical acclaim and has been generally well-received, scoring an average of 86/100 based on 24 professional reviews. Also it ranked on "best of the year" lists with Rolling Stone placing it at #9 and NME placing it at #2.
Four singles were released from their debut album: "Crystalised", "Basic Space", "Islands" and "VCR".
The xx also remixed the classic song "You've Got The Love" originally written by The Source and covered by Florence + the Machine. They also added their own vocals on the song. The group won the 2010 Mercury Prize for their album on 7th September 2010. After being the bookies' favourites for many of the weeks leading up to the announcement, they beat eleven other acts.
"Angels" was the first single from The xx’s second album, Coexist. It was released on July 16 2012. A second track from the album, "Chained", was released on line prior to the official Coexist launch on 11 September.
In June 2014, it was revealed in an interview with Dazed that the trio were working on their third studio album, with producer Rodaidh McDonald at the Marfa Recording Company studio in Marfa, Texas. Further writing and recording sessions were held in London, New York, Reykavik and Los Angeles. The 2016 album 'I See You' title and tracklist, were revealed after untitled audio clips uploaded to Spotify were matched on Shazam. 'On Hold' was launched on November 10th.
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Insects
The xx Lyrics
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Those eyes
Those eyes
Those eyes were sharp like sharpest knives
When I see you when I'm going away
You hold me captive with the things that you do and say
When I see you when I'm going away
Those eyes
Those eyes
Those eyes
Those eyes were sharp like sharpest knives
When I see you when I'm going away
You hold me captive with the things that you do and say
When I see you when I'm going away
You hold me captive with the things that you do and say
And I feel
And I feel
And I feel
Like an insect
And I feel
You make me feel (And I feel)
You make me feel (And I feel)
Like an insect
Lost in your web
Caught in your trap
Like an insect
The lyrics of The xx's song "Insects" express a feeling of entrapment and vulnerability. The singer describes their captivation by someone with piercing eyes, sharp like knives, who holds them in their grasp with their words and actions. The repetition of "Those eyes" emphasizes the power and impact of the person's gaze, while the repetition of "When I see you when I'm going away" suggests a kind of cyclical pattern, as the singer is continuously drawn back to this person even as they try to distance themselves.
The final lines of the song, "And I feel/Like an insect/Lost in your web/Caught in your trap/Like an insect," use the metaphor of an insect caught in a spider's web to further emphasize the singer's feelings of helplessness and being trapped. The metaphor also plays on the title of the song, highlighting the insect-like vulnerability the singer is experiencing. Overall, the lyrics of "Insects" convey a sense of powerlessness in the face of someone else's charm and manipulation.
Line by Line Meaning
Those eyes
The eyes of the person being addressed
Those eyes
The same eyes mentioned previously
Those eyes
Yet again, referring to the sharp eyes
Those eyes were sharp like sharpest knives
The sharpness of the eyes is being emphasized
When I see you when I'm going away
The experience of seeing the person before leaving
You hold me captive with the things that you do and say
The effect the person has on the singer
And I feel
The emotional state of the singer
And I feel
Repeating the previous line
And I feel
Once again, emphasizing the feeling
Like an insect
A comparison to an insect, conveying a sense of smallness and vulnerability
And I feel
Echoing the previous line
You make me feel (And I feel)
The person being addressed is the cause of the feeling
You make me feel (And I feel)
Repeating the statement
Like an insect
Reiterating the comparison to an insect, showing the intense effect the person has on the singer
Lost in your web
Metaphorical reference to being caught in a trap
Caught in your trap
Another reference to the feeling of being stuck
Like an insect
Repeating the previous metaphor to emphasize the overwhelming effect of the peron's actions
Contributed by Taylor Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
iheartparamoresomuch
What a great band..This is music..
paranojaparanoja
kocham ten kawałek.
Sebastian Zgirski
god the xx is just such a COOL band
José Celso Vicente
Caramba, eu escutei pela primeira vez essa música em 2014! Que momento que eu passei. Já fazem 7 anos '-'.
ElectricRainbow48
I could listen to them for an eternity.
Jester JLay
Excellent! It has been a long time since I was excited about new music. Now I have a treasure-trove of new artists to explore. This kind of music puts me in a happy, chilled-out, dream-state of mind... :)
Vítor Albuquerque
Brasil love The XX too :) "muito boas, suas músicas"
Sean Whalen
Why isn't this song on Spotify. I would listen to it on a steady repeat for an hr
Nicole S
Just laying down in a dark room on one of those cold nights, Listening to the XX.
jasmine garcia
Cant wait for tonight , the xx live, best day ever!!